Ash Wednesday
What does it mean to return to God with your whole heart? What part of your heart do you keep back for yourself? Jl 2:12-18
Have you received the grace of God in vain? What is the grace of God? 2 Cor 5:20—6:2
What are you going to give God in the secret of your heart? What does he want you to give? Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Questions from St. Clement
- Do you reject empty works?
- Do you reject quarreling and jealousy?
- Do you reject arrogance?
- Do you reject pride?
- Do you reject anger?
- Are you merciful?
- Do you forgive?
- How do you treat others? As Christ? As you want them to treat you?
- Are you generous?
- Do you judge?
- What is your measure?
From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope (Office of Readings, Second Reading for Ash Wednesday)